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Wizkid To Feature Davido In New Song
Ayodeji Ibraham Balogun popularly known as Wizkid is set to feature another Nigerian super star artiste, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly called Davido in his new song to be released soon.
Wizkid, a Nigerian singer and song writer started recording music at the age of 11 years and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed.
Davido, an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer was born in Atlanta Georgia in United States of America and raised in Lagos. He made his music debut as a member of the music group KB International.
They both are among the top musicians in Nigeria currently talked about by fans. In addition to leading the list of richest Nigerian musicians they also rank among the wealthiest musicians in Africa.
On Sunday, December 24, 2019, the star boy held his home-coming concert tagged ‘Wizkid: The concert, and officially squashed his beef with long time rival, Davido.
The ‘come closer’ singer, who has been praised earlier this year for his grand performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London, took over the Eko convention centre in Lagos last Sunday night and Wizkid, who hadn’t held a concert in Lagos in six years made it a memorable night.
Indeed, to fans surprise the singer, brought Davido on stage where they both performed to OBO’s hit single ‘FIA,’ shared a hug officially ending their feud.
The Nigerian music stars have been at war all through 2019 with their rivalry dividing their fans who spent all year fighting in social media comment sections.
The Wizkid – Davido reunion was one of the biggest moments of the show, the star also made sure his home coming concert was everything an Afrobeats lover could have dreamt of on Christmas.
This is what made fans think they might have a song together since they are on good terms now. Furthermore, their fans have talked about how fabulous and fantastic the song will be.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
